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5.6 / 10(436 votes)IMDbR19992h 13m$74.6M Worldwide GrossGermany, United States of America

Random Hearts

“In a perfect world, they never would have met.”

Synopsis

After losing their spouses in a plane crash, an internal affairs cop and a congresswoman find each other's keys in each other's loved ones' possessions and discover that the two were having an affair.

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Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes

Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.

Random Hearts (1999) Original Trailer [HD]

Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-28

Release History & Theatrical Window

Theatrical Premiere

October 8, 1999

Wide Cinema Exhibition

Financials & Box Office Performance

ReleasedBudget Recovered (1.17x ROI)

Production Budget

$64M

Filming & production cost

Worldwide Gross

$74.6M

Total global ticket sales

Box Office Return

1.17x

+$10.6M net gain

Theatrical Status

Budget Return

Box office tier

Budget: $64MWorldwide: $74.6M

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Sydney Pollack
Screenplay & Story
Kurt Luedtke, Darryl Ponicsan
Original Score
Dave Grusin
Original Title
Random Hearts
Country of Origin
Germany, United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
2h 13m
Production Budget
$64M
Worldwide Gross
$74.6M
Production Studios
Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions, Mirage Enterprises, GmbH & Company Medien KG

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Sydney Pollack

Screenplay & Story

Kurt Luedtke, Darryl Ponicsan, Warren Adler

Original Score & Music

Dave Grusin

Director of Photography

Philippe Rousselot

Film Editing

William Steinkamp

Producers

Warren Adler, Sydney Pollack, Marykay Powell, Ronald L. Schwary

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:Warren Adler

Department Leadership Roster

Sydney Pollack

Sydney Pollack

Director

Kurt Luedtke

Screenplay

Sydney Pollack

Sydney Pollack

Producer

Marykay Powell

Producer

Dave Grusin

Dave Grusin

Original Music Composer

Philippe Rousselot

Philippe Rousselot

Director of Photography

William Steinkamp

Editor

Bernie Pollack

Costume Design

Darryl Ponicsan

Darryl Ponicsan

Screenplay

Barbara Ling

Production Design

Age Classification & Content Advisories

Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.

Primary: R

R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

International Certification Matrix

Germany (FSK)6

FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.

France (CNC)16

Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.

United States (MPAA)R

Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.

Official cinematic photography and background stills for Random Hearts.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Random Hearts

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is Random Hearts about?

After losing their spouses in a plane crash, an internal affairs cop and a congresswoman find each other's keys in each other's loved ones' possessions and discover that the two were having an affair.

Who directed Random Hearts?

Random Hearts was directed by Sydney Pollack.

Who stars in Random Hearts?

The principal cast of Random Hearts includes Harrison Ford, Kristin Scott Thomas, Charles S. Dutton, Richard Jenkins, Dennis Haysbert.

When was Random Hearts released and how long is it?

Random Hearts was released in 1999 with a total runtime of 2h 13m.

What was the box office and production budget of Random Hearts?

Random Hearts had a reported production budget of $64M and grossed $74.6M at the worldwide box office (1.17 return on budget, classified as a budget recovered).

Who composed the musical score for Random Hearts?

The original motion picture soundtrack for Random Hearts was composed by Dave Grusin.

Is Random Hearts based on a book or true story?

Random Hearts is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Warren Adler".

What is the age rating and content advisory for Random Hearts?

Random Hearts holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 16 (Interdit aux moins de 16 ans — 16+ only.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).